Inspiration, exchange & new solutions: 5-HT X-Linker 2025 drives innovation in OHM

On May 21, 2025, Mainz was the hotspot for everyone who wants to rethink occupational health. The 5-HT X-Linker brought together cross-industry HR experts, health managers and innovators to shape the future of occupational health management (OHM) - with strong impulses, practical solutions and lively networking.

The focus was on innovative concepts for mental health & resilience, ergonomics & hybrid working, family and work as well as screening & diagnostics.

The event offered an inspiring mix of specialist presentations, best practices and interactive networking - all under the motto: “Taking healthy paths together”. After all, healthy employees are an essential key to sustainable corporate success.

The highlights: Where health meets innovation

• Keynotes and start-up pitches on digital health tools, mental health and preventive approaches

• Best practices from pioneering companies that successfully implement BGM

• Interactive exchange with solution providers and like-minded people

Keynote speeches

In the presentations, practical experts used best practices to show how they have implemented various solutions, as well as future scenarios for OHM.

• “Stopping colds through targeted screening & diagnostics” by Merck - Manfred Gertig, Head of Health & Prevention

Manfred Gertig, Head of Health & Prevention, Merck, at the 5-HT X-linker “Innovation in OHM” 2025

• “OHM bonus program - implementation in medium-sized companies” by RENOLIT - Lynette Schrade, Specialist People Development & Health Promotion

Lynette Schrade, Specialist People Development & Health Promotion, RENOLIT, at the 5-HT X-linker “Innovation in OHM” 2025

• “Company integration management - digital, secure & user-friendly” by Merck - Manfred Gertig, Head of Health & Prevention

Manfred Gertig, Head of Health & Prevention, Merck, at the 5-HT X-linker “Innovation in OHM” 2025

• “Future OHM - from stress management to longevity” by Michael Lutz, member of the InnoNet e.V. steering team “Diabetes Allianz RLP” with a focus on OHM, owner of BITsoft - develops and researches functional medicine and longevity.

Michael Lutz, member of the InnoNet e.V. steering team “Diabetes Allianz RLP” with a focus on BGM, at the 5-HT X-linker “Innovation in BGM” 2025

Startup pitches

After the first two keynotes, these start-ups presented their innovative solutions on mental health & resilience, ergonomics & hybrid working, family and work, and screening & diagnostics: EVERSION Technologies, Hermaid, Mavie Gesundheit, medicalmotion GmbH, MINDZEIT, Onuava, PsyCurio.

Networking and exchange

The Marketplace later offered participants the opportunity to obtain information at the start-ups' exhibition stands and hold further discussions.

The subsequent networking dinner facilitated lively discussions between BGM innovators from well-known companies and the startup representatives.

The mixture of inspiration and implementation knowledge was very well received by the participants. Real solutions for everyday working life were presented here. The many questions after the presentations and pitches and the lively discussions afterwards reflected this.

Why this X-Linker was special

Because it showed: Healthy employees are not a cost factor, but the key to sustainable companies. With the right tools, an open error culture and smart prevention approaches, we can create working environments that strengthen people and companies alike.

A huge THANK YOU to our speakers who passionately paved the way for healthier companies!

To the start-up teams who impressed us with their innovations! To all guests for the intensive exchange in a relaxed atmosphere. To InnoNet HealthEconomy e. V. for supporting the event. To our wonderful host Dr. Dorothea van der Koelen for introducing us to the inspiring location CADORO Center for Art and Science - a perfect setting for creative impulses and sustainable networking. And - last but not least - to the fantastic 5-HT organization team and the organizer and moderator Lisa Tschalenko.

A big thank you to our speakers, partners and participants for the lively exchange. The 5-HT X-Linker 2025 has shown once again: Innovation in OHM thrives on joint thinking and action.

Dr. phil. Dorothea van der Koelen, CADORO Mainz, and Lisa Tschalenko, 5-HT, at the 5-HT X-linker "Innovation im OHM" 2025